Philadelphia
Philadelphia, the birthplace of America’s freedom, is a city of firsts, boasting the nation’s first library, hospital, and zoo. It’s a hub for education, economy, arts, and sports, reflecting a rich cultural diversity.
The city’s economic prowess is evident in its status as Pennsylvania’s largest and the United States’ ninth-largest metropolitan economy. The city’s skyline, filled with globally renowned commercial skyscrapers, reflects its thriving business environment.
With 18 four-year universities and colleges, Philadelphia stands as one of the nation’s leading centers for higher education and academic research.
Philadelphia’s cultural landscape is as diverse as its history. Hosting more outdoor sculptures and murals than any other city in the nation, it’s a hub for arts, culture, and cuisine.
Despite challenges, the city’s spirit thrives, resonating with history, innovation, and community.
Explore our archive of nearly 200 stories about Philadelphia’s residents, entrepreneurs, sports heroes (and vilians!) schools, and businesses below:
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Phillies Are Partnering With Comcast Spectacor in $2.5B South Philadelphia Sports Complex Transformation Efforts
Comcast Spectacor is getting a new partner in its efforts to transform the South Philadelphia Sports Complex in the Philadelphia Phillies, writes Tom Dougherty for…
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Free Grocery Delivery Program Celebrates 4 Years of Serving Latino Immigrant Families in Philadelphia
At the start of the pandemic, two local community organizations partnered to deliver free groceries to immigrant families in Philadelphia, writes Nate File for The…
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How South Street’s Suplex Vintage Wrestling is Preparing For Wrestlemania XL in Philadelphia
Suplex Vintage Wrestling has been at its South Street location for about a-year-and-a-half, and sees next month’s Wrestlemania XL as a big opportunity for a…
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Greater Philadelphia’s Most Selective Colleges and Universities Are Getting Even Choosier
The most selective colleges and universities in the Philadelphia region are getting even choosier, especially the University of Pennsylvania, which came out on top of…
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Philly Has 2 of Pennsylvania’s Best Ice Cream Parlors
Ice cream is one of Pennsylvania’s favorite desserts, so much so that Pennsylvania ranks among the top 12 states in ice cream consumption, writes Damon…
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Philly Sports Legends Mike Quick and Rubén Amaro Jr. Are Professionals in Residence At Rowan Sports CaM Program
The ever-growing popular Sports Communication and Media (Sports CaM) program at Rowan University welcomed Philadelphia sports icons Mike Quick and Rubén Amaro Jr. as professionals…
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Former Villanova Coach Jay Wright on the NCAA Big 5: ‘It’s a Sad Time’
Former Villanova head men’s basketball coach Jay Wright is disappointed no Big 5 teams have made the men’s NCAA Tournament in two years, calling it…
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3 Philadelphia Restaurants Land on Esquire’s ‘Best New Restaurants in America’ List
When going to different dining establishments across the country, one can find that radical authenticity has seen a major surge, reports Kevin Sintumuang for Esquire.…
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This Northeast Philadelphia TikToker Creates New Form of ‘Math’ That’s All About Philly
A local TikToker has been getting quite the praise with her new trend in honor of fellow Philadelphians, writes 6abc. Stephanie Powley, whose TikTok…
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Campbell Soup Features Jason Kelce on Limited Edition Chunky Soup Can
Campbell Soup wants to make sure its Chunky soup brand remains popular with consumers so it’s releasing a limited-edition Jason Kelce Legend can. The…
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6 Multimillion-dollar 19th-century Homes Are on Sale Along One of Philadelphia’s Most Coveted Blocks
In a rare occurrence, six multimillion-dollar 19th-century homes are currently on the market on the same block of 18th and Delancey Place, one of the…
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Some Philly Companies Are Embracing A Four-Day Workweek
Sen. Bernie Sanders recently introduced a bill to reduce the standard U.S. workweek to 32 hours over four days as opposed to 40 hours over…
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South Philadelphia’s Historic SS United States Could Be Repurposed As a Hotel in Manhattan
After 30 years of sitting dormant and mostly unused, the SS United States on South Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront has a proposal for its long-term…
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Heights Philadelphia Unveils New Plan To Transform Education and Empower Local Communities
Heights Philadelphia, a local education nonprofit that helps students prepare for life after high school, is expanding its reach and programming, writes Mike DeNardo for…
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Jean-Georges Philadelphia Hires Colin Henderson As New Chef de Cuisine
Celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s restaurant, Jean-Georges Philadelphia has hired a new chef de cuisine, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new chef is…
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House of the Week: Exquisite Dutch Colonial in East Oak Lane
An exquisite Dutch colonial home set on 0.24 lovely acres with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in East…
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June Robins, a World War II ‘Rosie,’ Is Looking for a Mural
One Delaware County woman, June Robins, knows all about Rosie the Riveter because she was one. June Robins, 97-1/2, is a resident of Wesley Enhanced…
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These Are Spots in Philadelphia Offering Great Sicilian Food, According to Author of ‘The Sicilian Inheritance’
There are plenty of spots in Philadelphia that serve great Sicilian food, and to make sure she knew which ones are truly the best, one…
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